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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,114.55, 88,671.93 and 47,343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,114.55, 88,671.93 and 47,343.20 is: 71,014.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,114.55 : 88,671.93 = 47,343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,114.55/88,671.93 = 47,343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,114.55x = 88,671.93 × 47,343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,114.55x = 4,198,012,473.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,012,473.02/59,114.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,014.88

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